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MILITARY SPYING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military espionage
1, record 1, English, military%20espionage
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- military spying 2, record 1, English, military%20spying
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Military espionage refers to the gathering of information related to a nation's defense capabilities, military plans, technologies, and strategic intentions. 3, record 1, English, - military%20espionage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of espionage is usually conducted by governments or intelligence agencies to assess a potential adversary's military strength and weaknesses. 3, record 1, English, - military%20espionage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The information obtained is used to formulate military strategies, gain tactical advantage, or prepare for future conflicts. 3, record 1, English, - military%20espionage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espionnage militaire
1, record 1, French, espionnage%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'espionnage militaire est celui qui se pratique entre États mais sans reconnaissance officielle. Il s'agit de méthodes de renseignements clandestines destinées à voler des informations très sensibles. Il peut s'agir de plans d'armes sophistiquées ou de machines de renseignements de pointes. 2, record 1, French, - espionnage%20militaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espionnage militaire : désignation tirée du Mini-lexique de l'espionnage, de la trahison et de la haute trahison et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 1, French, - espionnage%20militaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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